Perhaps the city with the most famous literary history is the metropolis of London. From Shakespeare to Dickens, this historic town has housed some of the best writers. How fitting for this famous capital to have a collection of tales commemorating the

​ ​Would you want to know if it was your last day on Earth? The young adult novel entitled They Both Die at the End explores this topic with two teens in a modern world. Despite the bleak title, author Adam Silvera fills this book with adventure, joy, and

Renowned food writer and restaurant critic Ruth Reichl is well-known for her succesful years as editior-in-chief at Gourmet magazine. In her memoir, Save Me the Plums, Reichl tells of her trials and tribulations at the esteemed food news outlet. West

Since the beginning of time, humans have had an innate fascination with the images of various animals. From our cavemen days, to modern children-book illustrations, animals have been a captivating part of our art. The coffee table book Animal: Exploring

Are you a leader who has trouble sleeping at night? This may be the book for you! Scholar Henry Mintzberg presents 42 essays in his book entitled Bedtime Stories for Managers . Each story presents interesting ideas on how to best manage people. From

Why are we so attracted to cities? How did we build them? Why do they exist? These are just a few of the questions archaeologist Monica L. Smith attempts to answer in her groundbreaking book Cities: The First 6,000 Years. There is a lot more to the urban

As "Stories Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes Canon," they explore the settings, themes, and characters popularized by Arthur Conan Doyle. Edited by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, this collection from multiple authors showcases a wide variety of

One Perfect Lie is a suburban Crime story written by bestselling author Lisa Scottoline. The story is a thrilling mystery following a main protagonist who goes undercover as a high school teacher and baseball coach. Why? Perhaps because the high school is

In the book, A Culinary History of Taipei: Beyond Pork and Ponlai , the authors delve into the diverse foods of Taiwan's Capital. From the 5-star restaurants to the city-street food stands, this book offers a look at a lesser-known food destination. West

The Book of Hidden Things , Francesco Dimitri's debut English novel, is an intriguing and mystical fantasy following four old friends and the secrets they keep. West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel has the review.